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A man and a cat lost their lives after a fire broke out in a Hamilton apartment building early Thursday morning.
Hamilton fire Chief David Cunliffe informed the media that firefighters were dispatched to 1266 Fennell Ave. E., close to Mountain Brow Boulevard, just before 5 a. m.
“First arriving crews reported heavy smoke and fire venting from a fourth-floor apartment at the rear of this building. They were also told that there may be people inside,” he said.
“Immediately, the two crews went inside the building, made their way to the fourth floor and into the fire apartment. They encountered heavy smoke, heavy heat and flame as they entered. One crew went to the front of the apartment, where they located a female.”
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The woman was rescued and taken to hospital in critical condition but has since been upgraded to stable, Cunliffe added.
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An additional crew entered the bedroom where most of the fire was located and discovered a man.
“That male has succumbed to their injuries. The fire was quickly extinguished. Crews had to do significant overhaul to the fire apartment. It has sustained extensive damage both from fire and smoke,” he said.
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“I also want to report that sadly a cat has also perished as a result of the fire.”
The other tenants had to evacuate but have since been allowed back; however, some on the fourth floor still can’t return as Hamilton police maintain control of the scene, he added.
The cause of this fire is currently unknown.
The Hamilton Fire Department along with the Office of the Fire Marshal are looking into it.
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